arae9352's review
5.0
I'm mostly asleep so I can't be responsible for what I'm about to say but HOLY SHIT THAT LAST CHAPTER GAVE ME ONE OF THE BEST HIGHS EVER. That's all. Carry on.
thegeekyblogger's review
4.0
Read for Fun!
Overall Rating 4.50
Story Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Audio Rating: 3.25 (Not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (though very true to character)
What I Loved: I am just going to say it: I love that Richelle Mead knows her characters so well that she can make me scream at them while simultaneously knowing that they are doing exactly what they would do if they were real. That doesn't make some of the moments in The Golden Lily easier to read but it does make me love the characters that much more for it. I love Sydney and have since she was introduced in the VA series. She is complicated, smart, and quite frankly is adjusting as well as she can considering her world, thoughts, beliefs, and skills are tested almost daily. I find Sydney to be a delight to read.
What I Liked: I think Jill is a likable character but I was glad to see less of her in this book. I have a feeling that she will be like her sister was in VA--someone who just never quite grows on me. However, can I say how much I enjoyed Ms. Redneck! Seriously, that girl is showing some spunk. I feel sorry for her that she is probably the third wheel in the Eddie/Jill triangle but hopefully she either gets her own love interest or Eddie realizes what a spitfire she really is (and not just in a filler type of way)!
What made me go huh?: Is Adrian ever going to catch a break? The guy is pretty much the emotional punching bag of both series so far!
Audio Review: The Golden Lily was narrated by Emily Shaffer and ran 12 hrs and 14 mins. Overall Emily did a decent job with the story. The reading pace was a little off. It seemed like she was rushing the words at times. Her Adrian voice really grated on my nerves and that was probably my biggest turn off with this audio. However, I thought that she did an excellent job with Sydney's voice. She was also pretty spot-on with the rest of the characters. I think some people will like this audio more than I did.
Final Thought: I can't wait till book 3!
Overall Rating 4.50
Story Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Audio Rating: 3.25 (Not part of the overall rating)
First thought when finished: UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (though very true to character)
What I Loved: I am just going to say it: I love that Richelle Mead knows her characters so well that she can make me scream at them while simultaneously knowing that they are doing exactly what they would do if they were real. That doesn't make some of the moments in The Golden Lily easier to read but it does make me love the characters that much more for it. I love Sydney and have since she was introduced in the VA series. She is complicated, smart, and quite frankly is adjusting as well as she can considering her world, thoughts, beliefs, and skills are tested almost daily. I find Sydney to be a delight to read.
What I Liked: I think Jill is a likable character but I was glad to see less of her in this book. I have a feeling that she will be like her sister was in VA--someone who just never quite grows on me. However, can I say how much I enjoyed Ms. Redneck! Seriously, that girl is showing some spunk. I feel sorry for her that she is probably the third wheel in the Eddie/Jill triangle but hopefully she either gets her own love interest or Eddie realizes what a spitfire she really is (and not just in a filler type of way)!
What made me go huh?: Is Adrian ever going to catch a break? The guy is pretty much the emotional punching bag of both series so far!
Audio Review: The Golden Lily was narrated by Emily Shaffer and ran 12 hrs and 14 mins. Overall Emily did a decent job with the story. The reading pace was a little off. It seemed like she was rushing the words at times. Her Adrian voice really grated on my nerves and that was probably my biggest turn off with this audio. However, I thought that she did an excellent job with Sydney's voice. She was also pretty spot-on with the rest of the characters. I think some people will like this audio more than I did.
Final Thought: I can't wait till book 3!
mrose21's review
5.0
I do love this series.
I can't stop thinking about it. Sage is so annoying she is sort of adorable. You appreciate how ocd she is because she is so fearful of everything.
I ship adrian and her so much. I MEAN THAT ENDING!
For some reason this series has disappeared from scribd so I may not finish it unless I find them as physical books. As kindle is a little high.
I can't stop thinking about it. Sage is so annoying she is sort of adorable. You appreciate how ocd she is because she is so fearful of everything.
I ship adrian and her so much. I MEAN THAT ENDING!
For some reason this series has disappeared from scribd so I may not finish it unless I find them as physical books. As kindle is a little high.
ctiner7's review
5.0
I'll definitely be reading the next one... I have to know what happens now! I hate when they leave you hanging lol!!
ladybugz410's review
5.0
I seriously love Richelle mead. I love this series so much and I can't wait to see how it all plays out. I love everything about this world I'm reading.
marleer's review
4.0
4.5 stars
Reading this book, I realized how much I missed Richelle Mead's writing. The Golden Lily was a very fun and entertaining read. The main character still was a little boring sometimes - her dates with that Brayden guy were just horrible - but she is making progress. I'm going to try out the next one soon.
Reading this book, I realized how much I missed Richelle Mead's writing. The Golden Lily was a very fun and entertaining read. The main character still was a little boring sometimes - her dates with that Brayden guy were just horrible - but she is making progress. I'm going to try out the next one soon.
bringmeadream's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
lissherondale's review
4.0
Fun reading!
I liked it more, even tho there was less action this time. I like how the main plot is coming around.
Loved the scenes with Adrian and Sydney, tho the end was heart breaking.
I don't like how Dimitri is like the main thing here, Sydney was oh the best warrior, oh so handsome, oh so kind. Dimitri had his moment! let Adrian have his!
again very predictable books too, so the exciting of the story remains in the romance.
I liked it more, even tho there was less action this time. I like how the main plot is coming around.
Loved the scenes with Adrian and Sydney, tho the end was heart breaking.
I don't like how Dimitri is like the main thing here, Sydney was oh the best warrior, oh so handsome, oh so kind. Dimitri had his moment! let Adrian have his!
again very predictable books too, so the exciting of the story remains in the romance.